In Africa, hundreds of millions of people live with water insecurity and lack access to basic sanitation. These challenges are amplified by population growth, climate change, inadequate infrastructure and poor management of water resources.

The African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW)'s annual report on the state of water resources in Africa.

An overview of water resources and management in West Africa and the creation of Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring and Reporting System (WASSMO), by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Strengthening hydrological monitoring in Niger - a project by the Niger Basin Authority.

Water resources and development of the Integrated Water Information System (SILEAU) to collect data and information on water and sanitation in Togo.

On 19 November, every year, the world celebrates World Toilet Day. This year, as we mark this celebration, Liliane Kente, our Principal Sanitation Specialist, calls for urgent actions from all stakeholders to ensure the delivery of SDG 6.2 - ensure safe toilets for all by 2030.

A sustainable urban waste management project by the African Development Bank and African Water Facility in #Ghana’s Ashaiman municipality and surroundings.

The African Water Facility with support from the African Development Fund carried out the Lake Victoria Water Supply and Sanitation II project in Migori county, Kenya, to improve water supply and access, and quality sanitation.

The African Water Facility (AWF) supported the Orange-Senqu River Basin Commission (ORASECOM) with pre-feasibility study for the preparation of Climate Resilient Water Resources Investment Strategy and Plan, and Lesotho-Bostwana Water Transfer Multipurpose Transboundary Project.

Through the project “Social Franchising for operation and maintenance of school sanitation facilities and demonstration of on-site faecal sludge management treatment”, the African Water Facility constructed and refurbished sanitation facilities in 302 schools in East London, South Africa, directly impacting 93,000 students, 50% of whom were girls.